Bus Drivers, School, Orlando

$38,790

Local median annual wage in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL. Middle half of earners roughly $38,600 to $44,690.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−19.1%
US median
$47,920
Cost of living (101.4) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
101.4
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$38,600 to $44,690
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
1,600
Job code
53-3051

Bus Drivers, School in Orlando pay a median $38,790 (May 2025), 19.1% below the US median of $47,920. At local prices (index 101.4), that median buys about what $38,254 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$38,790 in Orlando buys about what $38,254 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 101.4, 2024). Housing & rent index is 123.4 vs overall 101.4 (US average = 100, 2024).

Bus Drivers, School in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Orlando $38,790 $38,600 to $44,690 101.4
Providence $59,320 $50,590 to $63,820 101.8
San Francisco $73,680 $58,820 to $75,820 115.6
Tulsa $38,940 $36,170 to $45,230 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Bus Drivers, School in Orlando?
The median annual wage for Bus Drivers, School in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL is $38,790 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Orlando pay compare to the US median for Bus Drivers, School?
Local median pay is 19.1% below the national median of $47,920.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Orlando is 101.4 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $38,790 has about the same buying power as $38,254 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.